Irish Vegetable Potato Leek Soup (2024)

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Benefits of Potato Leek Soup

The Irish say that a good bowl of potato soup will get you through the winter.

And they have something there.

Health Benefits of Leeks

Leeks are a member of the onion, shallot, scallions, garlic, chives family.

1. Nutrient dense: high in Vitamin A, which is important for “vision, immune function, reproduction, and cell communication.”
2. Packed with antioxidants.
3. Promotes healthy digestion.

Health Benefits of Potatoes

Potatoes are healthier than you may know. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

“Studies have linked potatoes and their nutrients to a variety of impressive health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced heart disease risk, and higher immunity. They may also improve digestive health and combat signs of aging.”

Irish Vegetable Potato Leek Soup Ingredients

Here are the handful of ingredients you’ll need to make this Potato Leek Soup. The recipe card at the bottom of this post provides specific ingredient measurements.

You may notice a parsnip in the ingredients. I had one that needed to be used, so I added it to the soup. Any root vegetable additions always work well in this soup.

If you love parsnips, you might want to check out my Cream of Parsnip Soup!

Back to the ingredients for this soup:

• Butter
• Medium onion
• Leek
• Russet potatoes
• Vegetable stock
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cream or half and half, which is optional

Vegan Potato Soup Ingredients

With a couple of simple substitutions, this soup can become naturally vegan. Swap the butter for olive oil or coconut oil. The optional cream can be skipped or add a non-dairy cream instead.

How to Make Vegetable Potato Leek Soup

Melt the butter in a medium-sized Dutch oven.

Step 1: Saute the Vegetables

Once melted, add the onions, leeks, and potatoes. Saute for 5 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown.

Step 2: Add Stock and Cook

Add the vegetable stock, water, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.

I like to reserve chunks of carrots and celery to garnish the top of each bowl. But that’s completely optional. You need to do this before the next step if desired.

Step 3: Puree the Soup

Puree the soup until it’s smooth using a blender, in batches, or an immersion blender. Stir in the cream, if desired.

What to Serve with Potato Leek Soup

Greens are always a nice compliment to a hearty bowl of soup. But so are either thick slices of a rustic country loaf or an Irish Soda Bread.

More Soup Recipes to Try

• Curry Lentil Soup: Easy and Delicious
• Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
• A Classic Ribollita: Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe
• Minestrone Soup with Orzo and Kale
• Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Leeks, Carrots and Potatoes
• Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Leeks and Turmeric

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